Job prospects Line Fisherman/woman in the Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Fishermen/women in the Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Fishermen/women (NOC 83121) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Here are some key facts about Fishermen/women in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation.
• Fishermen/women mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 76%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology